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D97 welcomes 3 new school leaders
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 has hired three new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. The board in June approved Tamera Phillips as the new principal of Holmes Elementary School, Marianne Rehfield as the new principal of Lincoln Elementary School, and José Gamiño as the new associate principal for climate, culture, and athletics at Julian Middle School.
$102 million construction project underway at Oak Park, Illinois, high school
The Oak Park-River Forest (Illinois) district has begun work on construction of a $102 million physical education wing at Oak Park-River Forest High School in Oak Park. The Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest reports that the so-called Project 2 will will include a new swimming pool as part of a total demolition of the physical education facilities at the southeast corner of the Scoville Avenue campus.
Naperville School District 203 updates its e-learning policy
Naperville School District 203 has an updated e-learning plan on its books, following a recent affirmative vote from the board The post Naperville School District 203 updates its e-learning policy appeared first on NCTV17.
South Suburban College Hosts Successful Gala and Raises Funds of Scholarships
South Holland, IL - South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) hosted its annual Gala on Saturday, April 27th, at the esteemed Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park, IL. The event was a resounding success, with a robust turnout and a remarkable display of generosity from attendees and sponsors alike. The Gala,...
Montessori school in Riverside can have up to 12 students
Intiraymi Spanish Montessori in Riverside is now allowed to have up to 12 students at a time, a 50% increase from its former village-given limit of eight students. At its June 26 meeting, the Riverside planning & zoning commission approved the measure unanimously to grant the Spanish-language school a special use permit, allowing it to enroll the extra four students. A similar permit would be required for other changes to the school’s operations in the future, as it is located at 53 Northgate Road in a residential area of the village.
Pack the Bus School Supply Drive – 8.3
Support District 54 students in need with our annual school supply drive! There are three ways to donate:. Drop off or ship new school supplies to the Township (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates) or Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison’s Office (1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg) now-August 2. Order from our wishlist for easy shopping: bit.ly/3VU7yG5.
Student-Athletes Earn Spots on Spring 2024 Dean's List
Concordia University Chicago's Dean of Students Kathy Gebhardt is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List, in recognition of the extraordinary academic achievement of more than 350 undergraduate students. To qualify for the honor, baccalaureate degree-seeking students must have earned a semester GPA of 3.62 or better, be in good disciplinary standing, and have an academic workload of at least 12 semester hours.
2nd Annual Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute to feature legendary radio personality Terri Hemmert
American Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” In 2023, some local lifelong learning advocates planned the Inaugural Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute. The pilot program exceeded all expectations and this year, with funding from Community Bank of Elmhurst, the program is available to the general public.
The Youth Academy’s Kids in College
Over the summer, COD has become a campus for young schoolchildren. Groups of them in color-coded t-shirts traverse campus grounds, some wearing aprons in the culinary center and others wearing miniature goggles in the manufacturing labs. The Youth Academy flourishes annually from June to August, providing non-traditional learning opportunities to kindergarten through twelfth-grade students.
Back to School Movie in the Park!
Village President Frank Desimone and the Village Board present a. Bring a blanket or folding chair and enjoy a free movie with the family! Ice cream, popcorn, and treats will be available for purchase at the Bensenville Movie Theatre. Back to School Movie in the Park!. AUGUST 16, 2024. 8:00...
50 Most Diverse School Districts in Chicagoland
Attending a diverse school can impact the way a child sees the world. Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, released its list of 2024 Most Diverse School Districts by county. It offers a look at the most diverse school districts in Chicagoland based on a variety of factors.
Bellwood D88 Superintendent Looks To Execute New Strategic Plan
Bellwood School District 88 Supt. Victoria H. Stockton outside the district’s headquarters in Bellwood. She recently unveiled a new strategic plan. | Michael Romain. Monday, July 1, 2o24 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. Some significant changes are ahead for Bellwood School District 88 after the school board approved...
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